Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea
South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says
Seoul ready to help facilitate Kim-Trump meeting ahead of November's U.S. Presidential elections: ROK President
North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis
Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period
Data showed an unprecedentedly low number of Kim Jong Un appearances over the past three months
90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says
South Koreans are losing trust in Kim Jong Un, but still largely support engagement with North Korea: KINU report
Body politic: why Kim Jong Un’s health still matters
Even if the North Korean leader rules for years, we must take the prospect of his vulnerability seriously
Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?
North Korea seems to be adopting a wait-and-see stance towards the South
North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation
Recent promotions hint at preparations for long-range artillery rocket and ballistic missile deployment